Dear Anita:
I tried sending this yesterday but I don't think it went thru as a forwarded
message. Here are forwarded messages from my friend and fellow CW and Rev
War living historian Joyce Henry. She is chief coaching instructor (she trains
the horses to ride/drive) at Colonial Williamsburg. I hope her Williamsburg
contacts can help you.
Anita L. Henderson
Atlantic Guard Soldiers Aid Society
PS: I am also researching my white relations. My maternal great, great
grandfather Robert Eggleston (1822-1911) was the son and slave to William
Eggleston (1794-1849). I am currently working with two white cousins on the family
history.
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FW: Anita Wills inquiry
Date: Monday, March 28, 2005 9:45:03 AM
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-----Original Message-----
From: Baumgarten, Linda
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 8:54 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Cc: Hill, Rick; Whitacre, Janea; Henry, Joyce
Subject: Anita Wills inquiry
The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library in Fredericksburg has some items
of costume. They can be reached at 703-899-4559. You might also try nearby
Mount Vernon, 703-780-4000, which has costumes with Washington histories. The
John Marshall House in Richmond currently has a loan exhibit (costumes owned by
a private individual) of 18th century costume. That exhibit is on view through
July 31, 2005.
Linda Baumgarten
Curator of Textiles & Costumes
-----Original Message-----
From: Hill, Rick
Sent: Monday, March 28, 2005 8:46 AM
To: Baumgarten, Linda; Rosseau, Brenda; Hutter, Mark; Whitacre, Janea
Cc: Henry, Joyce
Subject: FW: A Museum showing styles of clothing for the 1700-1800
any ideas?
-----Original Message-----
From: Henry, Joyce
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 5:24 PM
To: Hill, Rick
Subject: FW: A Museum showing styles of clothing for the 1700-1800
Hi Rick,
Do you have any information that we could point this lady to that may help
her?
Thanks,
Joyce
-----Original Message-----
From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Anita Wills
Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 2:29 PM
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Subject: A Museum showing styles of clothing for the 1700-1800
I made a request for assistance several weeks ago, and am going to re word
it. Does anyone know of a museum in the Fredericksburg area that may have actual
clothing from 1700-1800. I am looking for clothing that would have been worn
by the Washington family, and also the Spotswood family. My ancestor, Patty
Bowden-Jackson, was a Personal servant to Elizabeth Washington (daughter of
Augustine Washington Junior), from 1762-1780. She was also a seamstress, meaning
she was designing clothes for the Elizabeth and her family. When Elizabeth and
Alexander Spotswood married, they moved to Fredericksburg. Patty was taken to
Fredericksburg with the Spotswoods, and continued as Elizabeths' personal
servant. After completing her indenture, she moved to Fredericksburg, and
continued working as a Seamstress.
I hope this clarify's my request.
Anita
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